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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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i currently have the EMX Super 7's w/ a few curb rash marks on 2 of them, it might be possible to get those repaired, but instead of that i am thinking about getting the Kyowa KR206 - 10 spoke Hyper Black wheels, the first pic is what i have on now, and the second pic are the ones i am thinking about



Old May 8, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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id say keep the emx.. they cost u alot... might as well keep them. i got mine fixed... well fixed them myself. also painted them bronze
Old May 8, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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I'm 'undecided' at the moment. What's the offset of the new wheels? +38 or +35 would look very nice.
Maybe you can sell your EMX Enkeis. Or just keep them and swap them out when you get bored.
I have 2 sets of rims. Its nice to mix things up every once in a while.
Old May 8, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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The offset for these wheels are + 42
Old May 8, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by VIP_tC08
The offset for these wheels are + 42
Keep your EMXs. I personally like the 'flushed' look of +35 or +38 offsets.
If you like the 'tucked' (+45[stock], +42 offsets) look of the wheels, then by all means get them. The color is sweet.
Old May 8, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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keep the emxs.
Old May 8, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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i love my kyowa 206's on my tC. but what you got on now looks pretty good imho.
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I think 5 spokes look better on the tc
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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I would take the Kyowa's if they had a +35 +38 offset. For that, just keep the EM7's. They look nice on your ride.
Old May 9, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Keep the EMX, sand them down and repaint them. It'll clean up the curb marks, plus it will be just like getting a new set of wheels.
Old May 9, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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i like the bottom ones better. i used to have the EMX's and the paint was peeling on 2 of them so i got rid of the bastards. toyota didnt wanna do anything about it so i said F$#* YOU!
Old May 9, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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ill buy the EMK if u switch :D
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I like the second ones........they were on my list to buy before I got my currant rims.......they look really nice in person too.......
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OK i found myself another set of wheels that i am really loving, but again your input would greatly be appreciated..they are the:

TSW Laguna 18X8 5-100 35HSM with a lip of 2.5" and an offset of 35

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...100&vid=012503

Old May 13, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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tsw's are sick
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I really like the last one's you posted up. Those will look great.
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Cha-ching!!! Those are nice and have a good offset. Pull the trigger man.
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks man i am, and the best thing about it is that nobody here in Florida has them
Old May 13, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Post them bad boys when you get them installed. I want to see, jeje.
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I have a question, these wheels are 18 X 8 with an offset of 35, i am lowered on TRD springs and have 225/40-18 Toyo Proxes 4 tires, am i going to encounter any rubbing issues...because i get no rubbing at all with the 18 x 7.5 wheels i have now



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